July 22, 2010 – Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems – known as MEMS – are tiny devices that combine silicon-based microelectronics and micromachining technology. Made from components ranging in size from 0.001 to 0.1 millimeters, the finished devices generally are smaller than one

July 21, 2010 – To celebrate its 350th anniversary, the Royal Society  last month hosted “Culture Evolves,” a London-based conference focused on the notion that culture is more important to animals than previously believed. Twenty four international experts presented talks on th

July 19, 2010 – Given current global affairs, researchers the world over are seeking new ways to conserve energy. uci@home, a project funded through the university’s Environment Institute, is using a unique approach to achieve that goal. What sets uci@home apart is its emphasis

July 13, 2010 – In 2008, a U.S. Department of Education progress report cited California African-American 8th grade math proficiency scores in the bottom 18% nationwide. In an effort to turn that statistic around, parents, educators and business leaders in the Inland Empire and